This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Microbiology has 15 clues. Answers range from 6 to 19 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
unicellular organism that lacks membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane bound organelle.
rod-shaped bacterium
oval shaped, spherical bacteria
rigid, spiral bacterium
organism which derives its energy from chemicals, and needs to consume other organisms in order to live
organism that uses light for energy but cannot use carbon dioxide as its sole carbon source
organisms that carry out photosynthesis
organism which derives energy from oxidation of inorganic compounds
requires oxygen to grow
organism that can only live in environments with lack of oxygen
can survive with or without oxygen
asexual reproduction where parent cell splits into two halves
process where bacterium transfers genetic material through a direct touch
dormant , tough, non reproductive structure produced by bacteria in the firmicute family
process by which nitrogen in the air is converted to ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds in soil